There are plenty of opportunities to improve your game, even if you don't have anyone to work out with!

It is extremly important to practice against spikers who approach and get a set from the setter – as soon as the arm/hands position and footwork have been learned Drills are excellent for the beginning players to get the correct feel for the blocking – but also work very well for more experienced players who […]

By passing and setting one ball while throwing up and catching another ball, players can begin to train their eyes to leave the ball in play. Having a great warm-up routine is an important step toward being a successful beach athlete and competitor because it allows an athlete to be best prepared to play  use […]

No matter who you are, someone looks up to you and watches your actions. You make an impact, we just can’t always know the significance. There is no greater or more important person than a coach. And while I often state that everyone is an athlete, but our office is just different, everyone is also […]

The new rules don’t directly change the recruiting timeline for DII, DIII, NAIA or Junior College schools. However, DI recruiting behavior can have a ripple effect. The NCAA’s new Division I recruiting rules are officially in effect. After moving up the start date for DI campus visits last year, the NCAA has adopted additional rules to curb the growth […]

You either win or you learn; My job is to give them a love of the game and of learning; and that I coach for the 99 percent not the 1 percent who are elite. Some of you who have taken USAV’s IMPACT course may recognize the phrase, “Be Consistent,” as core to being the […]

Paid advertising can help boost a marketing campaign and potentially reach a broader audience, however it isn’t always necessary. Be creative and try new things! Marketing can be overwhelming because there is so much out there… but don’t let it intimidate you! A club director does not need years of experience or an infinite budget […]

Passing drills are used to train players to develop control of the ball when passing using basic skills. These drills set the foundation for effective passing, and fundamental for success on the court. Who are the best? This month we launched Youth1’s “Best of,” to acknowledge excellence and hopefully aid parents, coaches and athletes in […]

Many coaches teach techniques differently and will expect their athletes to learn it their way. What do volleyball coaches look for in team tryouts?  From my experience of coaching at the high school, club and collegiate level, there are three important categories at all levels: athleticism, skill and will. 1. Athleticism This has elements that […]

Taking a quick look at the opposing defender before hitting allows you to make a better decision about where to put the ball, but you don’t want to look too early. I used to think Angela Rock was taller. That was before I met her. We both went to San Diego State years ago, and […]